#27 – Kristy Bernardo is the woman behind the wildly successful blog The Wicked Noodle, however, being a professional foodie wasn’t always in her future. Growing up in small town Wisconsin, Kristy didn’t have s strong sense of what she should pursue after high school although it didn’t take long for her to find out that she excelled in retail. After 5 promotions in 5 months, she was managing her own store in another state by the age of 20! Next came a move to Southern California where she lived for 16 years as she advanced her career through various companies from Payroll Specialist all the way up to Vice President of Human Resources for Wahoo’s Fish Taco. Upon having children, Kristy became a stay-at-home mom who had to learn how to cook, so she thought she might as well blog about it and this, The Wicked Noodle was born. Despite her low expectations, the blog gained a following quickly and within 6 months she was working with advertisers and opportunities were presenting themselves. Now, 12 years later, food blogging has taken Kristy farther than she ever imagined. She’s been a national spokesperson for major brands, worked with famous chefs, hosted TV shows and publish 5 cookbooks – all from a little hobby blog. Listen to her Career Crossroads interview to hear the whole story.

Kristy can be found at the following links:

Website: www.thewickednoodle.com

Social Media: @thewickednoodle

Or look for any of Kristy's cookbooks on Amazon or wherever you buy books:

• The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes: 240 Must-Try Dishes for your Multi-Function Cooker
• Weeknight Keto: 75 East and Quick Recipes for Delicious Low-Carb Meals
• Cooking from Frozen in Your Instant Pot: 100 Foolproof Recipes with No Thawing
• Weeknight Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Simple Family-Friendly Meals Made Better in Half the Time 
• Easy Cooking with Your Ninja Foodi: 75 Recipes for Incredible One-Pot Meals in Half the Time 

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